Creative Cook: Craft Flavor & Safe Prep

Aramark; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life with creativity and high standards. You will work in a setting with fresh ingredients and the latest equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and consistency.

You will prep, cook, and plate items, manage mise en place, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment while delivering friendly, professional service to guests and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Skills

Experience as a cook

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life with creativity and high standards. You will work in a setting with fresh ingredients and the latest equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and consistency.

You will prep, cook, and plate items, manage mise en place, and maintain cleanliness and safety in a fast-paced environment while delivering friendly, professional service to guests and colleagues.